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A voltmeter has a resistance of 100 Ω. What will be its reading when it is connected across a cell of emf 6 V and internal resistance 20 Ω? - Physics

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A voltmeter has a resistance of 100 Ω. What will be its reading when it is connected across a cell of emf 6 V and internal resistance 20 Ω? 

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Terminal potential, V = `"E"/("R" + "r") xx "R" = 6/(100 + 20) xx 100 = 5`V

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